Sampson Company’s balance sheet for December 31, 2002, as well as the income statement, for the year ended December 31, 2002, are on the following page.

Required a. Prepare the statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2002, using the indirect method for net cash flow from operating activities.

b. Prepare the statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2002, using the direct method for net cash flow from operating activities.

c. Comment on significant items disclosed in the statement of cash flows.

SAMPSON COMPANY
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2002 and 2001

2002

2001

Assets

Cash

$ 38,000

$ 60,000

Net receivables

72,000

65,000

Inventory

98,000

85,000

Plant assets

195,000

180,000

Accumulated depreciation

(45,000)

(35,000)

Total assets

$358,000

$355,000

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Accounts payable

$ 85,000

$ 80,000

Accrued liabilities (related to cost of sales)

44,000

61,000

Mortgage payable

11,000

Common stock

180,000

174,000

Retained earnings

38,000

40,000

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$358,000

$355,000

SAMPSON COMPANY
Income Statement
For Year Ended December 31, 2002

Net sales

$145,000

Cost of sales

108,000

Gross profit

37,000

Other expenses

6,000

Profit before taxes

31,000

Tax expense

12,000

Net income

$ 19,000

Other data:

1. Dividends paid in cash during 2002 were $21,000.

2. Depreciation is included in the cost of sales.

3. The change in the accumulated depreciation account is the depreciation expense for the year.